Argumentative Presentation Rubric

Student Name:​ .

Ideas and The content is extremely clear, focused, and well suited to the score
audience and purpose. Research question is answered with
Content
strong supporting details. The speaker has:
● Extremely clear, focused purpose and main ideas
10 points ● Carefully selected details that are significant and engaging
to the audience
● Information from a variety of reputable, relevant sources
that provide credible and accurate information
● Annotated Bibliography

Organization The organization strengthens and clarifies the main ideas. The Score
order and structure support the audience’s understanding. The
speaker has:
5 Points ● Smooth transitions that move the speech through the
main ideas
● Details that are clearly related to key points and placed
carefully for greatest impact

Language The language is clear, formal, and appropriate to audience and Score
content. The speaker has:
● Correct use of words and grammar
5 Points ● A variety of words that create a strong and purposeful
impact

Delivery The speaker’s delivery creates engagement and interest in the Score
audience. The speaker has:
● Consistent eye contact commands attention from the
audience
5 Points ● Clear enunciation of words
● A natural fluid delivery; few if any space fillers such as
¨um¨, ¨you know¨ or ¨like¨
● Use of nonverbal technique such as facial expressions,
gestures, and body movement to help convey information
with energy and enthusiasm

Visuals Provides images, videos, or audio that supports the information Score
presented by the speaker and engages the audience. Visuals will:
● Be relevant to the topic and support information being
5 points presented
● Be appropriate for the classroom and subject
● Give deeper understanding to the audience
Total Score:​ .